Reviewers from Blogcritics and Amazon describe the book as a "fun diversion" or "trashy fun" that should be taken with a grain of salt. It is designed as an accessible, "coffee table" read rather than an academic text.
: His corpse was stolen for ransom two months after he died.
This guide provides an overview of the 2009 book by Robert Schnakenberg . Part of the popular "Secret Lives" series from Quirk Books , this title uncovers the eccentricities, scandals, and bizarre habits of cinema's most famous directors. Core Themes and Content